Ending Alzheimer's disease

YORK — More than 180 residents from the York Beach area joined the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's and united in a movement to reclaim the future for millions on Saturday.

YORK — More than 180 residents from the York Beach area joined the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's and united in a movement to reclaim the future for millions on Saturday.

Participants raised more than $40,000 to fund Alzheimer's care, support and research programs.

"I was inspired by the York Beach area residents uniting in the fight against Alzheimer's disease at Walk to End Alzheimer's," said Jessica James, director of communications and advocacy for the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter. "With funds raised, the Alzheimer's Association will be able to provide much-needed care and support to people affected by the disease as well as fund critically needed Alzheimer's research."

The walk's participants did more than complete the walk, as they learned about Alzheimer's disease and the association's critical role in the fight against it. Information included the latest about research and current clinical trials, how to become involved in advocacy efforts at home and in Washington, D.C., and the association's support programs and services. The event also included a tribute ceremony, led by local participants, to honor those who have experienced or are experiencing Alzheimer's.

Alzheimer's disease is a growing epidemic and is now the nation's sixth-leading cause of death. As baby boomers age, the number of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease is expected to rapidly escalate, increasing well beyond today's more than 5 million Americans living with the disease. In Maine alone, there are more than 37,000 people living with Alzheimer's.

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